Graduate Schemes (2026 start)
| Company | Location | Duration | Opening Date | Deadline | Status | Process | Notes | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚀 AEROSPACE | ||||||||
DE&S Defence Eqpt. & Support |
Bristol | 2 Years | - | Rolling | Upcoming | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Engineering Graduate Scheme (specialist aerospace roles available). Leads to CEng/IEng. £30,080 starting salary. Requires 2:2 accredited degree. | Apply |
AIR Airbus UK |
UK (various) | 2 Years (Rotational) | Sep 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | Closed | Online App → OA → Virtual AC → Offer | Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP). Roles in Wing Structures, Systems Installation, Modelling & Simulation. Highly structured global scheme. | View |
BOE Boeing UK |
UK (various) | 2 Years (4 x 6m rotations) | Ongoing | Rolling (Close Early) | Open | Online App → OA → Interview → AC | Engineering Rotational Graduate Programme 2026. Focus on Technical Services, Experimentation/Analysis, Mission Systems. Requires 5 years UK residency for SC. | Apply |
| ⚙️ MECHANICAL | ||||||||
CAT Caterpillar UK |
Peterborough | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | 22 Oct 2025 | Closed | Application → Video Interview → AC (Dec 2025) | Mechanical Graduate scheme. Focus on engine, transmission, and power unit design and development. Global collaboration opportunities. | View |
CWI COWI UK |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | 28 Nov 2025 | Open | Application → Assessment | Graduate Mechanical Engineer. Focus on tunnels, bridges, and complex structures/infrastructure engineering. | Apply |
DCA DCA Design |
Warwickshire | 3 Years | Oct 2025 | 30 Nov 2025 | Open | Application → Portfolio Review → Interview | Graduate Mechanical Engineer in product design consultancy. Combines mechanical engineering with industrial design. | Apply |
| 🔧 MULTI-ROLE OPENINGS | ||||||||
TH Thales |
UK (various) | 3 Years | 3 Nov 2025 | 5 Jan 2026 | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Thales’ Global Graduate Programme offers a structured development path with rotations across business units, hands-on projects in defence, aerospace, security or transport, mentorship, and formal training. | Apply |
MB MBDA Missile Systems |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Oct 2-25 | 19 Dec 2025 | Open | Application → Video Interview → AC | Control Systems Engineer Graduate Programme. Design and proving of control algorithms for Actuation Systems. Requires Mech/Aero Eng. £31.5k + £3k bonus. | Apply |
BAE BAE Systems |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Online Testing → Interview → AC | Graduate Engineer (various roles). Holistic role covering technical requirements, modelling, and V&V of complex systems (Control Systems is a key component). | Apply |
LEO Leonardo UK |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Online App → OA → Interview → AC | Graduate Programme (various roles). Excellent entry point for various engineering graduates (Aero, Mech, Elec, Hardware, FPGA) interested in product lifecycle and V-model development. | Apply |
AR AtkinsRéalis |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Systems Engineering Graduate Scheme. Very broad consulting roles across defence, energy, transport, and infrastructure. Good for Mech/Elec/Systems graduates. | Apply |
BO Bosch UK |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed | Application → OA → Interview | Calibration Engineer Graduate 2026. Automotive-focused role for Mech/Elec/Control systems graduates interested in engine control units and calibration. | View |
| 🔌 HARDWARE | ||||||||
NPL National Physical Lab |
Teddington | 2 Years | early Nov 2025 | 30 Nov 2025 | Open | Application → Interview | Graduate Engineer (Telecoms Security). While broad, includes hardware testing and development for secure telecommunication systems. | Apply |
AME Amentum |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | Open | Application → Online Assessment → Final Interview | Graduate EC&I Engineer 2026. Electrical, Control & Instrumentation roles, primarily supporting the UK nuclear and energy sector. | Apply |
| 🏎️ AUTOMOTIVE | ||||||||
RBR Red Bull Racing |
Milton Keynes | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Online Test → Interview → AC | Seeking talented STEM graduates across engineering disciplines to develop the 2026 Car and Power Unit. Highly competitive. | Apply |
RBR Red Bull Racing Academy |
Milton Keynes | 2 Years | 17 Nov 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Online Test → Interview → AC | Seeking talented STEM graduates across engineering disciplines to develop the 2026 Power Unit (with Ford). Highly competitive. | Apply |
MER Mercedes-AMG F1 |
Brackley/Brixworth | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Online Test → Interview → AC | Technical Graduates Programme. Openings for Mechanical, Aerodynamics, and Electronic Engineering. Check the HPP (Brixworth) site for Power Unit graduate roles. | Apply |
WIL Williams Racing |
Grove, Oxfordshire | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Rolling | Closed | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Graduate Systems Simulations Engineer and other technical roles typically open in Autumn. Check specific engineering roles on their careers portal. | View |
MCL McLaren F1 Team |
Woking | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Closed | Application → OA → Interview → AC | McLaren F1 often opens technical Graduate roles (Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics) in Autumn/Winter. Check their careers portal frequently for 2026 intake. | View |
MCL McLaren Automotive |
Woking, Bicester | 2 Years (Rotational) | Ongoing | 21 Nov 2025 | Open | Application → OA → Interview | Engineering Graduate Scheme 2026. Focus on high-performance road cars (Vehicle Development, Design, Propulsion). Separate from the F1 team, but highly competitive. | Apply |
ALP Alpine F1 Team |
Enstone, Oxfordshire | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Closed | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Alpine F1 Graduate roles (Chassis Design, Composites, Aero, Quality) open up in early Autumn and close in October. | View |
AST Aston Martin F1 Team |
Silverstone | 2 Years | Sep 2025 | Rolling (Close Early) | Closed | Application → OA → Interview → AC | AMF1 Graduate roles (Aerodynamics, Performance, Build, Chassis, Race Strategy) open in early-mid Sep, and close in early Oct. NOTE: DEVOPS ROLE OPEN NOW! | View |
JLR Jaguar Land Rover |
Midlands (Various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Upcoming | Application → Online Testing → Interview → AC | Graduate Engineering Programmes (Software & Electronics, Hardware & Mechatronics, Manufacturing). Highly competitive. | Apply |
TOY Toyota UK (TMUK) |
Derbyshire | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed | Application → OA → Assessment Day → Interview | Engineering Graduate Programme. Focus on Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality Assurance Engineering. Starts Sept 2026. £37k+ salary. | View |
| 🏗️ CIVIL & STRUCTURAL | ||||||||
AR Arup |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | 6 Dec 2025 | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Graduate Structural Engineer 2026. Highly respected consultancy. Roles in Buildings, Infrastructure, and Ground Engineering. Check specific location roles. | Apply |
AE AECOM |
UK (Various) | 2-3 Years | Oct 2025 | Nov/Dec 2025 | Open | Application → OA → Video Interview → AC | Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer 2026. Also has openings for Civil, Rail, and Geotechnical Engineers. Known for major infrastructure projects. | Apply |
BB Balfour Beatty |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Nov/Dec 2025 | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Graduate Civil Engineer / Site Engineer 2026. Large contractor roles focusing on delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects (Site-based). | Apply |
BH Buro Happold |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | 4 Jan 2026 | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Graduate Bridge Engineer 2026. Also has roles for Structural, Water, and Sustainability Engineers. Strong focus on design, sustainability, and complex buildings. | Apply |
WSP WSP |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Graduate Civil Engineer (Infrastructure). Massive global consultancy with roles in Rail, Highways, Transport, and Environmental sectors. Highly varied options. | Apply |
LOR Laing O'Rourke |
Nottingham | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → OA → Video Interview → AC | Design innovative precast concrete structures and drive sustainable construction at Laing O’Rourke’s Explore Manufacturing facility. | Apply |
TTE Tetra Tech Europe |
Leeds | 2 Years | 2 Sep 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | Closed | Application → Screening → AC | Work on diverse civil engineering projects, collaborate on-site and in-office, and develop your professional skills through Tetra Tech’s graduate programme while contributing to innovative, client-focused solutions. | View |
JAC Jacobs |
Stevenage, B'ham | 2 Years | Nov 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Hirevue → Final Interview | Work on major bridge and structural projects using new digital engineering methods, supporting sustainable design while developing your skills through Jacobs’ flexible, customisable Graduate Development Programme. | Apply |
RPS RPS |
Glasgow | 2 Years | 22 Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → OA → Final Interview/AC | Graduate Structural Engineer (2026) - Support structural design on renewables, transport and flood-protection projects in Scotland, with mentoring and a structured development route toward chartership. | Apply |
| 🧪 CHEMICAL & PROCESS | ||||||||
BAB Babcock Int. Group |
UK (various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | Open | Application → OA → Video Interview → AC | Chemical and Process Engineering Graduate Programme. Focus on nuclear-implicated process systems at Devonport Dockyard. £35k minimum salary. | Apply |
WO Wood |
Staines-upon-Thames | 2 Years | 23 Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | Open | Application → Video Interview/AC | Subsea/Pipelines at Wood: work on energy transition and subsea projects while developing your skills through a structured graduate programme. | Apply |
COS Costain |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Nov 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | Open | Application → OA → Video Interview → AC | Graduate Process Engineer 2026. Projects across water, energy, and transportation. Good opportunity for CEng qualification support. | Apply |
BP BP |
UK (various) | 3 Years | Sep 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed | Application → OA → Job Simulation → Interview | Process Engineering Graduate Programme. Focus on energy transition, fuels, and traditional oil/gas. High starting salary (£37k+). Highly competitive. | View |
GSK GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) |
UK (Various Manufacturing) | 2-3 Years | Sep 2025 | Rolling (Close Early) | Closed | Application → OA → Video Interview → AC | Engineering Graduate Programme (Manufacturing/Chemical stream). Focus on large-scale pharma/biopharma processing and plant operations. | View |
NDA NDA Group |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Nov 2025 | 2 Jan 2026 | Open | Application → OA → Assessment | Chemical Engineer - Graduate Programme. Key roles in nuclear waste management, process engineering, and decommissioning safety. £32k salary. | Apply |
| 🏭 OTHER | ||||||||
NG National Grid |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | 13 Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Video Interview → AC | Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme. Focus on power infrastructure. £36,640 salary. | Apply |
SW Sweco |
London | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Interview → AC | Graduate Operational Technology Engineer at Sweco – work on ICA projects in Energy, Water & Environment, delivering innovative solutions and developing your career through a two-year graduate programme. | Apply |
CC Cambridge Consultants |
Cambridge | Direct Entry | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → Interview → Technical Review | Graduate Engineer 2026. Consultancy environment working on cutting-edge hardware design (RF, Digital, Analogue) for diverse clients. | Apply |
RR Rolls-Royce SMR |
Derby | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed | Application → OA → Interview | Nuclear Engineering Graduate Programme. Focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering for Small Modular Reactors. Excellent CEng support. | View |
MM Mott MacDonald |
UK (Various) | 2 Years | Oct 2025 | Rolling | Open | Application → OA → Interview → AC | Various 2026 Grad roles open. Excellent non-technical route for engineers interested in managing large infrastructure and energy projects. | Apply |
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KBR
KBR (Sustainable Tech)
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Leatherhead, UK | 12 months | 10 Nov 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | Open | Application → Interview → Offer | Process/Mechanical Graduate Scheme. Focus on sustainable technology, green fuels (ammonia/hydrogen), and energy transition projects. Good for Chemical/Mech engineers. | Apply |